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I wear a size 46 Scarpa regular boots,...
Meng Sun
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I wear a size 46 Scarpa regular boots, should I buy US size 12 or size 13 for this Scarpa Inverno?
Phil Maher
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So you know the nature of the fit then? I've never worn a pair of Scarpas that when worn with heavy sock and liner combinations didn't give me a better fit (especially in the toe box) when I sized up. Best case scenario: the 13s fit you perfectly and you wear them for years. Worst case scenario: you return the 13s and have a replacement pair of 12s in a few days. Finely tuned to how they feel best to you. Fairly easy deal to the perfect fit. It's just like that with boots sometimes.
Meng Sun
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Thanks Phil! These sizes are confusing, I've got the size 46 Scarpa Charmoz GTX and it's pretty good in length and ok for width (I too got super wide feet), I'm going to Rainier in two weeks and they said I needed plastic boots, I'll get the size 13!
Phil Maher
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Not a problem, Meng. Man, with only two weeks, you better chop-chop on getting the boots and your feet in synch! Enjoy.
Wide Foot Heaven
Jack Roper
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I was very skeptical of buying plastic liner boots due to my odd shaped feet. I have size 13, very wide feet and if youre in the same boat you know your options are limited. Since boots never fit well, my feet are always cold from being cram packed into them. I thought that by going with a full leather boot I had a better chance at breaking the boot in, so I originally bought the Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX. Though they showed promise it only took a few minutes of walking around to realize it was going to be an epic battle between the boots and I before they broke in, if ever. My buddy who is much more experienced than I am had been waving me off the leather boots. He said the ability to stuff the liners in your sleeping bag with you at night to dry was critical for him, so I tried a pair of the Invernos. I couldnt be happier with the decision. The boots are warm and pretty much fit me great right out of the box. With a little investigation I learned that if I have any trouble spots I can go to my local ski boot fitter and they can tweak and punch the boots for me. That is way better than me reshaping them with sore feet and blisters.
I have seen reports of shin bang with these boots. That happened to me as well until I started lacing the upper section while in a forward lunge position with my knee bent sharply. Shin bang gone.
I wear my UK size 13 Invernos with Smartwool Mountaineering socks; buy them in your US size on the UK scale to allow thick socks. Also, they are a great fit with the BD Sabretooth Crampons, but youll need to buy the long bars for the crampons to fit them if you are in the same size as me, and probably even several sizes smaller (Id guess down to 9 or 10 but not totally sure).
If you have wide feet that never fit into ski boots out of the box, try these mountaineering boots first. At least you know that they have worked for dothers, and they can be shaped if not perfect.
Where did I leave my Lunar Rover?
Al Heeya
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These boots make you feel like Neil Armstrong. If there was water, aka snow, on the moon, he would've had a pair of these. They are rock solid on snow. So if you are going to be on snow, then use these. If you are not going to be on snow, then don't because your life will suck. They are shin eaters but your shins will break in over time, because the boot certainly will not. It might just be easier to leave them loose at the top instead. Warm enough and hardcore enough for the moon or your next 4000m + peak.
Solid boots, but leave laces loose to fight shin pain.
Matt
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Good plastic boots for mountaineering/ice climbing. Wore them in the 'Dacks for countless adventures and were never let down. Very waterproof, especially with good gaiter.
Guys,
I am an 8.5 size US but this boot...
Bruno Pinto da Rocha
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Guys,
I am an 8.5 size US but this boot only have full sizes is it right ? Should I buy an 8 or a 9 ?? Thank you all for your feedback.
Ryan Hamilton
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Scarpa is pretty true to size so if you're set on these boots go with the 9 and see if it fits. If not send it back and get something else. Also check out the leather 4 season mountaineering boots like the Mont Blanc.
Hunter Lea
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Bruno,
I agree with Ryan: get a 9 and see if it fits. Keep your sock thickness in mind as well!
Happy trails!
Jeff Blackston
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I went up a full size in this boot. I typically wear an 11.5 US trainer/casual shoe, but found the best fit for me to be the 12.5 US (11.5 UK). I usually wear this boot with a green or orange Superfeet insert, as well as a thin liner sock and midweight to heavyweight wool sock. Lace the liner snug, lace the bottom of the boot tight and leave the top 2 loops laced loose to avoid shin bang. Nice fitting boot!
Tom Parker
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Go up a full size. I did and it worked out great on Mt Rainier where toe bash on the decent was brutal for some folks.
How will these work for my splitboard and...
Ray Kolacek
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How will these work for my splitboard and SD bindings? Snowboard boots suck for skinning up a mtn, and my leather ice climbing boots dont seem stiff enough for the snowboard descent? Anyone with experience with these boots and splitboarding?
dgrossify
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Ever get a response? I am curious as well.
Hey there,
I am wondering if these boots...
Benjamin Balaguer
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Hey there,
I am wondering if these boots will work with the new Grivel GSB (Grivel Scarpa Binding).
Any help regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated,
Ben
Paul Nanawa
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No, they are not compatible with the GSB system, but they'll work with most other systems including automatic and semiautomatic(always try first)
They do what they were built to do
Michael McGuigan
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I just wore these boots on a winter Presidential Traverse in the White Mountains. A 20+ mile hike over multiple peaks (including Washington) and these boots worked flawlessly. We were kickstepping, postholing, and toejamming for 13 hours strait and my feet stayed warm and my shins healthy. Like others have said, you have to know how to use your equipment. Unless you're climbing vertical ice, keep em tight on the bottom and a little loose on the top - no shin bang!
need some sizing advise - do these fit...
richard
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need some sizing advise - do these fit similar to the asolo afs 8000? if I wear a 12.5 uk in the asolo and a 47.5 in la sportiva napal's would i wear a 12.5 uk in the inverno's?
Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
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If you wear a Euro 47.5 LS Nepal, then a UK 12.5 Inverno would do.
Although I would look at the UK 13's as well, because you're going be dealing with feet swelling too.
Hey, I know this is kind of a dumb question,...
running4
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Hey, I know this is kind of a dumb question, but does anybody know what these are rated to?? I know everybodies feet are different, but I was looking for a general temperature rating. I looked on the net with no success.
Jesse Lind
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Honestly, you are asking the impossible. Will you be wearing vapor barrier socks? Will you be using the stock liners or replacing them with Intuition liners? What weight socks (and layering system) will you be using? Here's what Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking (www.alaskamountaineering.com) says about them:
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Scarpa Inverno:
A proven plastic boot from ice climbing at Portage to slogging McKinley and even local sheep hunters. The lightweight and flexible Pebax® uppers with a soft molded tongue, and the rocker sole give good approach comfort while the EVA insulated inner boot and cork inner sole liner provide warmth.
Weight: 5 lb 12 oz / size 42
Shop Talk: This is our best selling plastic boot; ice climbers, expeditionist and hunters all take faith in its warmth, good fit and tuff wearing shell. The Inverno (Vega to Europeans) has a medium to wide neutral last that fits most feet well. Plus we have had great success stretching the very tuff and durable Pebax® shell. Upgraded with an Intuition liner and SOLE footbed this boot has become a staple on McKinley. Somewhat less walking comfort performance than the Koflachs due to the tuffer shell material but the shell will hold up to years of scree and shale abuse over the years.
Crampon Guidance: Sabretooth Pro or Clip-on / G12 New-Matic for boot size 11 and smaller / Petzl Sarken WireLever
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Hope this helps.
Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
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With the HA liners, Scarpa rates them to about -30C.
Jeff Blackston
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I've used them in neg 25F, with 20-30 mph winds. I will say with that windchill, it was not sustainable (feet were starting to chill). Add a Vapor Barrier and you can get a few more degrees.
Tough Boots
dwiens87
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I wear these boots for 12 hours for 4 consecutive days while I'm on duty. I guess I was lucky enough not to have any shin bang but my lower ankle bone on my right foot gets sore after a few hours. The looser the boot, the less it hurts. These boots are tough. I end up kicking valves open and other metal objects shut and they barely show any bruises. 4/5 because they do hurt a bit (even with a specialized foot-bed)
Are the sizes listed US or UK?
osgoodg1539641
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Are the sizes listed US or UK?
Vern Nelson Jr.
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the scarpa website list them in UK. I would guess that these are in UK also. try using chatnow they may know for sure
Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
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Yes, they are in UK sizes.
Ouch
jjoy
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Agree with earlier review.. these boots beat the crap out of your shins. Quite painful there. Both my shins are scarred after wearing these boots multiple days on a mountain last winter, I took them out again to climb a day this spring and ended up with a blister over the scar on my left shin. Maybe duct tape next time???
Michael Grobicki
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If you are wearing gaiters, then you may need to go with a larger size. Having gaiters that are too small will eventually give you shin bang, which is never fun. If you don't wear gaiters or they are the right size then I recommend loosening the boots up a little bit. Unless you are doing some technical climbing, you can get away with boots that are fairly loose.
Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
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Ditto on what Sandy stated!
Can someone confirm that these have the...
Mike
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Can someone confirm that these have the new high-altitude liners that were recently released?
Dakka
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This is the high altitude liner.
dwiens87
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I haven't experienced cold feet at all with my boots. I've worn them in the middle of the night at 10,000 feet, 12 degrees and steady wind, while changing water hoses and getting sprayed. So they must have that liner.
Bomber Boots
cfiore6006690035
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These boots are the standard for plastic mountaineering boots. They're not perfect for ice climbing, your less technical routes on glaciers or while snow climbing, these boots can't be beat. The sole is stiff as steel, so your heavy winter backpack won't crush you, and they fit my wide foot very well. Don't be scared to buy them a size small, as they run a little big.
Scarpa Inverno
Matthew Cox
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Scarpa does a lot of things great (ski boots, climbing shoes) plastic mountaineering boot is not one of them. These boots may work great for some, but in all my years of experience, I have seen many friends sell these suckers on ebay and either go to leather boots (like nepal extremes, Salomon super mountains, Trangos...) or they buy a set of Koflachs. The worst thing about this boot is the tongue. It bruises and beats shins like no other.
Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
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Like and Indianapolis 500 race car: You have to know how to drive it in order to get the best lap time!
These boots are used above 4000m for a reason, but you have to know HOW to use them or you won't get the full benefits out of them.
From an above post:
By: Sandy Ridgway
July 19, 2009
You might be lacing them wrong. I had the same trouble until a guide helped me out. You are suppose to lace the liner snug, lace the bottom laces on the outside tight, and where the boot bends upward on the outside boot, keep it laced really loose. If you lace the top half too tight, you will get shin bruising. It worked!!
Jack Roper
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Agreed. As I said in my review I lace the bottoms tight, lunge forward to flex my ankle forward and finish lacing. I get no shin bang anymore.
Jeff Blackston
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Lately, I've been skipping the top lace all-together.

Sandy Ridgway
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